Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Most companies were unprepared to secure an entirely remote workforce, relying on remote desktop protocol (RDP) and strained VPN infrastructures, leaving workers ripe for attack. Ransomware was particularly successful, with estimates that attacks cost businesses $20 billion worldwide in 2020. Failing to do so is negligence, at best.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. How to Secure Cloud Storage Data While cloud storage has many advantages, you must address its weak points to secure data.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Relying on a third party like a managed security service provider (MSSP) to be your eyes and ears delivers the simplicity and efficacy needed for an effective data protection program. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Cloud Security Platform Delivery. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

These vulnerabilities represent significant dangers for end users and organizations — from the remote code execution vulnerabilities in Veeam Backup & Replication and Apache OFBiz to the severe access control issues in SonicWall and Google Android. Other significant problems include RCE, credential theft, and MFA bypass.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Backup and disaster recovery procedures ensure that data is always available. API Security: API security focuses on preventing unwanted access to application programming interfaces by establishing adequate authentication and authorization processes. Employee training increases understanding of optimal practices.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Regularly Back Up Your Data Regular encrypted backups can help keep important data safe from data loss or ransomware. Ideally, that backup should be kept offline and “immutable” to prevent ransomware attackers from accessing it, a level of protection that’s difficult to obtain.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. However, the most alarming of the malicious payloads that can potentially be delivered to an end-user is ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

. • Security team • Apps team • Penetration testers • Deploy vulnerability scanning tools and pentesting frameworks. Follow the secure coding principles. Plan for backups and restoration. • DBA • Infrastructure Team • Setup backup and recovery software. Define the backup frequency. Set communication channels.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

One recent example that underscores this importance is the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Ransomware can cripple essential functions until a ransom is paid, while malware may lead to unauthorized control or surveillance of the system.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Implementing comprehensive cyber security measures helps banks safeguard against such disruptions. Having a solid incident response plan, performing regular backups, and utilizing disaster recovery solutions ensure that banks can quickly recover from an attack and continue providing uninterrupted customer services.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans. Bitdefender uses advanced algorithms to detect and neutralize various malware types , including ransomware and spyware.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Disaster recovery : Implements redundancy and data backups to improve resilience from inevitable device failures, cybersecurity attacks, or natural disasters. IT security policies : Establish benchmarks, goals, and standards that can be used for measuring successful implementation of security controls.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Protect Your Data To avoid unauthorized access and data loss, NIST encourages data protection measures, including encryption, backups, and secure storage methods. Implement regular backups: Set up automated backup systems to produce or recover copies of cloud-stored data on a regular basis in the case of data loss or corruption.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

See how one managed service provider uses VLANs to protect backups from ransomware: Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture Tagged VLANs A tagged VLAN is a virtual local area network — or multiple VLANs — that uses different ID tags to segment network traffic into more specific broadcast domains.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. Here’s how you can avoid it: Backup data on a regular basis to avoid irreversible loss.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cloud backup: PC Matic’s Personal and Family plans offer 25 gigabytes of cloud backup to protect sensitive files. Norton Overview Better for Basic Home Security and Security Startups Overall Rating: 4.2/5 5 Norton is an antivirus and security provider offering solutions for both consumers and small businesses.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Second, encryption key rotation can render data stored in backups or on removable media inaccessible. Malicious Encryption While most challenges involve the organization’s strategy and operational use of encryption for security, attackers also use encryption maliciously during cyberattacks. However, key rotation also adds complexity.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2021

James Coote | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Alfie Champion | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Tracks : Network Security, Defense. FROM ZERO TO FULL DOMAIN ADMIN – Tracking the digital footprint of a ransomware attack—a real-world incident. Power off any devices that you are not using.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Executive Summary.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Include information about data backups, incident response, and recovery actions. Example: “The policy outlines processes for dealing with cloud-related risks such as ransomware and DDoS attacks. Check out this guide on how to build a robust cloud security strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

In our examples, the clothing brand secures a segregated design team with physical locks on the doors, extra computer security to prevent digital theft, and a backup solution for their marketing data. Prepare incident response plans in advance for likely events (ransomware attack, firewall zero-day vulnerability, etc.)

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Cuba ransomware gang Cuba data leak site The group’s offensives first got on our radar in late 2020. The Cuba group, like many others of its kind, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit, letting its partners use the ransomware and associated infrastructure in exchange for a share of any ransom they collect.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. 2024 looks like it will only increase the number of affected individuals considering the scale of ransomware attacks from the first half of the year in the USA, Canada, and Australia.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

GitLab disclosed a pipeline flaw and Veeam addressed flaws exploited in active ransomware attacks. To reduce the risks caused by these vulnerabilities, affected users should apply patches, upgrade software, and strengthen security measures as soon as possible. Palo Alto patched an admin takeover bug.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Corrective Controls Following an attack, cloud security’s corrective procedures kick in to limit damage and restore regular operations. They perform actions such as reboots, backups, and unplugging hacked systems. Corrective control incorporates patch management , incident response plans , and backup recovery methods.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware. The line between our online and offline lives is blurring and in a highly interconnected world, societal well-being, economic prosperity, and national security are impacted by the internet. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 07:58.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Confirm that the vendor uses industry-standard security technologies and processes.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Hacktivist gang “KillSec,” originally aligned with the “Anonymous” hacktivist collective, has recently shifted towards financially motivated ransomware activity.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Hacktivist gang “KillSec,” originally aligned with the “Anonymous” hacktivist collective, has recently shifted towards financially motivated ransomware activity.

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